Failure or future? Exploring alternative antibacterials: a comparative analysis of antibiotics and naturally derived biopolymers

Failure or future? Exploring alternative antibacterials: a comparative analysis of antibiotics and naturally derived biopolymers

The global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is escalating due to the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, the slow development of new therapies, and the rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections. Traditional antibiotic treatments face limitations, including the development of resistance, di...

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Main Authors:	Artemijs Sceglovs, Ingus Skadins, Marco Chitto, Juta Kroica, Kristine Salma-Ancane
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
Series:	Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:	antibacterial naturally derived biopolymers antibiotics antibiotic resistance bacterial infections mechanism of action
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1526250/full
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